Jerry’s Boosts Its Organic Produce Section; Il Cielo Prepares To Re-Open Later This Fall
by Anne Mitchell
Catering to an increased demand for organic produce, Jerry’s
Foods has recently expanded its fruits and vegetables department.
Produce manager Steve Radakovic said the organic
selection has gone from a small presence to an eight-foot display cabinet. This
week, it contained tomatoes, berries, tofu, apples, onions and several
varieties of potato, including Russian banana potatoes and French fingerlings.
There was also Coco Libre organic coconut water, which
has become very popular of late.
Radakovic said he wants to hear from customers if there
are any particular products they want to see in the department. “We want to
know what people want, so tell us,” he said.
The rest of the produce department has a new look too,
with new inserts that better display the items and provide more space for
increased variety. “The prices are easier to read and it’s easy to see where
(the produce) came from,” he said.
I checked out the various displays and noticed a nice
selection of fresh herbs, tomatillos, four colors of large peppers, fresh
salsas, whole coconuts, papayas and some of the biggest grapes I have ever
seen, red and green seedless varieties.
Jerry’s Foods is at 1700 Periwinkle Way, Sanibel, phone
472-9300.
Every week there are more and signs that the snowbirds
are returning to their winter roosts on the islands and that businesses are
gearing up to welcome them back, with spruced up interiors, refreshed landscaping
and, in some cases, opening their doors after a slow-season break.
Il Cielo Italian restaurant will reopen later this fall
with a new menu and is currently hiring “dynamic servers and bartenders,”
according to John Boler, principal investor in the restaurant. Il Cielo will
serve dinner seven nights a week, and the re-opening is planned for late
November or early December.
Patrons will see a new casual, fine dining eclectic menu,
Boler noted, along with fine wine offerings.
Melinda Isley, a spokeswoman for the owners, said the new
menu will be “not exclusively Italian” as it was before, and there will be a
more casual menu in the bar/lounge. She added that interior renovations will be
made prior to opening.
Job applicants may apply at Il Cielo, 1244 Periwinkle
Way, Sanibel, from 9 a.m. to 3 p.m. Monday through Friday. They may also submit
resumes to BDRONTY1@yahoo.com.
The Timbers Restaurant & Fish Market is celebrating
“34 years of fresh fish.” For diners that means there will be select entrees
all month long, priced at two for $34. Offerings include baked, stuffed shrimp,
crabczkes, crab-stuffed tilapia, seafood Alfredo, baked New England haddock,
Scottish salmon and Timbers sirloin.
In addition, every 34th customer will receive a free gift
certificate.
The Timbers is at 703 Tarpon Bay Road, Sanibel, phone
472-3128. The fish market opens at 11 a.m. and the restaurant is open from 5 to
9:30 p.m.
Sister restaurant, The Sanibel Grill, right next door, is
one of the island’s favorite football hangouts. It boasts 10 satellites and 17
TVs. On weekends, the grill opens at 11:30 a.m. featuring $2 Bloody Marys, $2
Screwdrivers and a new football menu.
George & Wendy’s Sanibel Seafood Grille also features
NFL and college football games with food and drink specials and is home to
Chicago Bears and Buffalo Bills fan clubs. The grille has all day happy hour
every day. The restaurant is at 2499 Periwinkle Way, Sanibel, phone 395-1263.
Sanibel Deli & Coffee Factory is now offering soft
serve frozen yogurt, along with its popular sandwiches made with Boar’s Head
meats, breakfast dishes and – until the end of the month – one large 16-inch
cheese pizza and 10 wings for $15.99. Free delivery is available. The deli is
in Palm Ridge Place, phone
472-2555.
Chip’s Sanibel Steakhouse is offering a Summer’s End Prix
Fixe Experience daily from 5 p.m. to close
until October 31. The three course menu is $35 per person
and includes a choice of appetizer, main course and dessert. Chip’s is at 1473
Periwinkle Way, phone 472-5700 or make a reservation online at
chipssanibelsteakhouse.com.
LIVE ON THE ISLANDS
The Crow’s Nest at ’Tween Waters Inn will feature The
Sand Fleas on Friday and Saturday, October
12 and 13, from 9 p.m. to 1 a.m. Crab races are Mondays
and Thursdays with an early family show and a later show for adults. The Crow’s
Nest is at 15951 Captiva Drive, phone 472-5161.
Traditions on the Beach at the Island Inn has live
entertainment most nights starting at 7 p.m. This week’s lineup includes:
Friday, dancing to Joe McCormick and singer Barbara Smith; Saturday, Joe
McCormick and singer Marvilla Marzan; Sunday, closed; Wednesday and Thursday,
dancing to Joe McCormick with popular favorites and smooth vocal stylings,
R&B, jazz and pop. Traditions is at 3111 West Gulf Drive, phone 472-4559.
Sweet Melissa’s Café features Michael David playing light
acoustic background music Wednesday through Saturday from 6:30 to 9:30 p.m.
Sweet Melissa’s is at 1625 Periwinkle Way, Sanibel, phone 472-1956.
George & Wendy’s Sanibel Seafood Grille has karaoke
every Wednesday. On Friday, there will be live entertainment with Anthony
Wayne, guitar and vocals. The restaurant is at 2499 Periwinkle Way, Sanibel,
phone 395-1263.
The Jacaranda has entertainment nightly from 7 to 11 p.m.
On Friday and Saturday, various artists are featured. On Sunday, it’s Jamaica
“Dave” & Co., reggae and dance; Monday, Renata, jazz, contemporary music
and dance; Tuesday, Steve “Scooter” Reynolds, accoustic guitar, contemporary
music and dance; Wednesday, Buckeye Ken, contemporary, Top 40 and blues;
Thursday, 2 Hot, contemporary, reggae and dance. The Jacaranda is at 1223
Periwinkle Way, phone 472-1771.
The Mucky Duck on Andy Rosse Lane, Captiva, features
music by Mark Dupuy on Mondays; Rich Lancaster, Wednesdays; Gene Federico,
Thursdays and Saturdays; and Buckeye Ken, Fridays.
The Island Cow on Periwinkle Way has live entertainment
on Friday with Dan Confrey; Saturday, Diana Lynn; and Sunday, Buckeye Ken.
Phone 472-0606.
RC Otter’s, 11506 Andy Rosse Lane, Captiva, has live
music daily with dining inside and out, phone 395-1142.
Keylime Bistro features live music days and nights seven
days a week. New to the line-up is Ken Limeri playing jazz sax from 6 to 10
p.m. every Tuesday. The bistro is at 11509 Andy Rosse Lane, Captiva,
phone 395-4000.
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